How to get to Peliti from Sofia, Bulgaria

Peliti is based in Messochori, Paranesti, Drama, in Northeastern Greece and is part of the Municipality of Paranesti, which borders the Municipality of Xanthi to the west, the Municipality of Drama to the east, the Municipality of Doxato to the south and Bulgaria to the north.
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Peliti is:

42 km from Drama

48 km from Xanthi

61 km from Kavala

105 km from Komotini

170 km from Alexandroupoli

205 km from Thessaloniki

642 km from Igoumenitsa

715 km from Athens

316 km from Sofia, Bulgaria.

By car from Sofia, Bulgaria to Peliti

The shortest and most common road route from Sofia to the Peliti Community in Messochori Paranesti, Drama is via the Exochi border station (Ilinden), covering approximately 318 km.
The alternative route via Promachonas is slightly longer (332 km). Here are step-by-step directions for the best route through the Countryside
Exit Sofia and Head South (Bulgaria)

Start from the center of Sofia heading towards the ring road (Софийски околовръстен път).

Join the Struma Motorway (A3 / E79) heading south towards Blagoevgrad.

Drive on the A3 for approximately 90 kilometers, passing through Pernik and Dupnitsa.

Exit the A3 at the Simitli / Bansko exit to join Provincial Road 19 (Route 19).

Via Bansko to the Border

Follow Route 19 passing through the mountain pass towards Bansko and Gotse Delchev.

Continue south after Gotse Delchev to the village of Ilinden, which is the Bulgarian border post

Border Crossing & Entry into Greece

Cross the border at the Ilinden – Countryside checkpoint.

Enter the Drama – Kato Nevrokopi National Road (EO57).

Head south towards the city of Drama, passing near Kato Nevrokopi.

From Drama to Peliti

Upon reaching Drama, follow the signs to Xanthi to enter the Drama – Xanthi National Road (EO14).

Drive east for approximately 38 km to Paranesti.

Turn left at the exit for Thysavros Dam, Peliti is on the left side of the road at the first intersection, it has a metal trash can outside.

By plane

We recommend taking a plane to Thessaloniki Thessaloniki Airport “Macedonia” SKG and from there by road to Paranesti. At Thessaloniki Airport there is a bus to the city center that stops at the train station and the intercity bus station KTEL where you can take the bus to Drama.

The closest airport to Peliti is in Chrysoupoli, Kavala KVA. If you use this airport, you can take a taxi to Peliti or rent a car.

By Bus

You can come directly by bus from Sofia to Drama. There are daily, direct routes that operate this route, connecting the two cities.

Basic Travel Information

Duration: The journey takes approximately 4.5 to 5.5 hours, depending on traffic.

Cost: Tickets usually range from €28 to €40 for a one-way trip.

Departure Station (Sofia): Buses depart mainly from the International Bus Station Serdika (Traffic Market) or the Central Bus Station, which are located next to the Sofia Central Railway Station.

Arrival Station (Drama): Buses drop off passengers at the Drama Intercity Bus Station (Vitsi Str. 1).

Companies operating the route Kaleia, Union Ivkoni, FlixBus

Booking tip Since seats on international buses are limited and the routes may change depending on the season, it is a good idea to check availability and buy your ticket in advance online (e.g. from the companies’ official websites or travel platforms).

You can then take the bus to Paranesti where it stops in front of Peliti. Drama Bus Station Drama – Paranesti, tel. 0030 25210 32421 Journey time approximately one hour, from Monday to Friday there are two routes. Due to possible changes, please check the routes by contacting the Bus Station.

Taxi in Paranesti:

Vangelis Siomos 0030 6944591775

Lazaros Beinoglou 0030 6974581067

Cosmas and Panagiotis Kosmidis 0030 6946269766

Accommodation in Paranesti

PHILOXENIA Hotel

Phone: 0030 2524 022001

NESSOS Hotel

Phone: 0030 2524 021021

Food in Paranesti

“Bozidis” Tavern

Phone: 0030 2524022268

“I Leschi” Restaurant
Phone: 0030 2524022000

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